PRODUCT DETAILS

About Azrol 25mcg Inhaler

SALMETEROL is a respiratory medication, primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.

SALMETEROL contains ‘Salmeterol’ belongs to the class of bronchodilators. It is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. SALMETEROL makes breathing easier by widening the airways. It helps to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. If you use SALMETEROL for asthma, you must use it together with an inhaled steroid medicine for long-term asthma control.

Uses of Azrol 25mcg Inhaler

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis and Emphysema

Medicinal Benefits of Azrol 25mcg Inhaler

SALMETEROL contains ‘Salmeterol’ is a bronchodilator used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma or exercise-induced bronchospasm and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Besides this, SALMETEROL improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). SALMETEROL is a long-acting β2 agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. If you use SALMETEROL for asthma, you must use it together with an inhaled steroid medicine for long-term asthma control.

Directions for Use

Shake the inhaler well and check the label for directions before using SALMETEROL. SALMETEROL is for inhalation only. Take SALMETEROL daily at the same time to maintain a consistent level of SALMETEROL in the body. While you breathe SALMETEROL from the mouth, press down the inhaler once to release the medicine and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as advised by your doctor.

Side Effects of Azrol 25mcg Inhaler

• Headache
• Tremor
• Restlessness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Palpitations
• Muscle cramp
• Throat irritation
• Flu symptoms
• Stuffy or runny nose

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

SALMETEROL may interact with bronchodilators (aminophylline, theophylline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, carvedilol, labetalol, sotalol, timolol), heart-related medicines (procainamide, quinidine), water pills (furosemide, amiloride, bumetanide), drugs used to treat Hodgkin’s disease (procarbazine), antibiotics (clarithromycin, telithromycin, furazolidone), medicines to induce labor (oxytocin), antidepressants (linezolid, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, methylene blue, imipramine, amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV medicines (atazanavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, cobicistat, saquinavir) and antiparkinson drug (levodopa).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your side effects.

LIVER

SALMETEROL should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

KIDNEY

SALMETEROL should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.